**The Official Karl-Anthony Towns Thread**
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Towns moved into second place all-time on the Timberwolves career rebounding list last night. One night later, he needs just 5 points to pass Timberwolves legend Andrew Wiggins for second place on the all-time scoring list.
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Klomp wrote:shrink wrote:I listened to Doogie’s podcast from yesterday, and he said something that shocked me.
He thought Anthony Edwards had more trade value than Towns.
He’s plugged into actual front offices, but I still disagree. What do the rest of you think?
I wouldn't be shocked. Wings have more value than bigs, plus don't forget the potential 9 years of team control versus only 4 years.
That it's even a question tells you how much stregth Rosas could have wielded at the deadline and how much he could have completed this team right now and probably got a 2021 pick as well so they can stop screwing around. That's what he purchased by ruining this season showcasing him. Must not have gotten the elaborate offer he wanted. Instead, Rosas chose the 9 years hoping he can attach the length of his control to that. Can't wait for the day he
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Today’s RealGM Radio podcast with Rob Mahoney has a wonderful ten minutes on Karl-Anthony Towns, talking about maximizing elite players.
https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/262061/RealGM-Radio-Rob-Mahoney-On-The-Trade-Deadline
https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/262061/RealGM-Radio-Rob-Mahoney-On-The-Trade-Deadline
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I wonder if teams are hard doubling because Rubio is on the floor or because they think KAT isn't a good enough passer to make the right read. Either way Finch will have him working on this in the offseason cause with Dlo, Beas, Jaden spotting up and Ant cuting on those doubles will be huge.
I wonder if teams are hard doubling because Rubio is on the floor or because they think KAT isn't a good enough passer to make the right read. Either way Finch will have him working on this in the offseason cause with Dlo, Beas, Jaden spotting up and Ant cuting on those doubles will be huge.
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I wonder if teams are hard doubling because Rubio is on the floor or because they think KAT isn't a good enough passer to make the right read. Either way Finch will have him working on this in the offseason cause with Dlo, Beas, Jaden spotting up and Ant cuting on those doubles will be huge.
I would assume just in general that teams are far more worried about KAT that any other Wolves player offensively.
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Worm Guts wrote:ChiefKeith91 wrote:?s=20
I wonder if teams are hard doubling because Rubio is on the floor or because they think KAT isn't a good enough passer to make the right read. Either way Finch will have him working on this in the offseason cause with Dlo, Beas, Jaden spotting up and Ant cuting on those doubles will be huge.
I would assume just in general that teams are far more worried about KAT that any other Wolves player offensively.
I could understand that but your leaving 38-40% 3 pt shooters to stop KAT from getting a layup. I want to see them double when we’re healthy
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ChiefKeith91 wrote:Worm Guts wrote:ChiefKeith91 wrote:?s=20
I wonder if teams are hard doubling because Rubio is on the floor or because they think KAT isn't a good enough passer to make the right read. Either way Finch will have him working on this in the offseason cause with Dlo, Beas, Jaden spotting up and Ant cuting on those doubles will be huge.
I would assume just in general that teams are far more worried about KAT that any other Wolves player offensively.
I could understand that but your leaving 38-40% 3 pt shooters to stop KAT from getting a layup. I want to see them double when we’re healthy
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When we’re healthy, I agree with you. But KAT has spent so much time playing with Rubio/ANT/Okogie/Vanderbilt this season that to date other teams haven’t had to worry much by throwing the double team at him. Easily evidenced by all the times we’ve seen KAT pass it to the open man out of this situation only to watch them brick a three.
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ChiefKeith91 wrote:Worm Guts wrote:ChiefKeith91 wrote:?s=20
I wonder if teams are hard doubling because Rubio is on the floor or because they think KAT isn't a good enough passer to make the right read. Either way Finch will have him working on this in the offseason cause with Dlo, Beas, Jaden spotting up and Ant cuting on those doubles will be huge.
I would assume just in general that teams are far more worried about KAT that any other Wolves player offensively.
I could understand that but your leaving 38-40% 3 pt shooters to stop KAT from getting a layup. I want to see them double when we’re healthy
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I bet teams still double KAT. I just think the Wolves offense looks a lot better when teams are penalized more for doubling KAT.
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(it was sitting on Page 5)
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tsherkin wrote:The important thing to take away here is that Klomp is wrong.
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SI piece on KAT - recommended read
https://www.si.com/nba/2021/09/27/karl-anthony-towns-covid-19-daily-cover
https://www.si.com/nba/2021/09/27/karl-anthony-towns-covid-19-daily-cover
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tsherkin wrote:The important thing to take away here is that Klomp is wrong.
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I might have to put some money on KAT mvp odds. He is + 9,000 right now.
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tsherkin wrote:The important thing to take away here is that Klomp is wrong.
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Klomp wrote:
That was so much fun! Thanks for posting that, Klomp!
“DLo should of Duuuunked that ball. He’s got too much hair weighing him down!”
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Klomp wrote:
Watching that video brought one burning question to my mind. When did KAT develop such a potty mouth?
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KGdaBom wrote:Klomp wrote:
Watching that video brought one burning question to my mind. When did KAT develop such a potty mouth?
I mean he is an east coaster, probably had it since he was 9 lol.
When luck shuts the door skill comes in through the window.
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Calinks wrote:KGdaBom wrote:Klomp wrote:
Watching that video brought one burning question to my mind. When did KAT develop such a potty mouth?
I mean he is an east coaster, probably had it since he was 9 lol.
He probably had it, but he seldom if ever used profanity in YouTubes that I recall seeing.
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KGdaBom wrote:He probably had it, but he seldom if ever used profanity in YouTubes that I recall seeing.
Well this was technically a Twitch stream. Someone else posted it on Youtube I think, not his personal channel.
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Klomp wrote:KGdaBom wrote:He probably had it, but he seldom if ever used profanity in YouTubes that I recall seeing.
Well this was technically a Twitch stream. Someone else posted it on Youtube I think, not his personal channel.
That could be, but it was out of character for what I'm used to seeing/hearing from him. Maybe, it's more the real him.
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